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ANNEX "F" TO CANF, SWPA OP PLAN 13-44.

HEAVY WEATHER PLAN

Information.

A detailed description of the weather to be expected in an enroute to the
PHILIPPINE Area is contained in Appendix 7
to Annex "L" (Aerological Information).
The area involved is exposed to typhoons during October.

This Force will take action to prevent damage, avoid unnecessary dispersion
of forces and minimize delay in reaching the objective area.

Change course of disposition to Southward or Northward, as directed, to
avoid or minimize storm effects.

Maneuver their forces so as to reach entry point at time required by
new A-Day or H-Hour.

Advice Commander Central PHILIPPINES Attack Force and other Force and
Group Commanders of their movements.

In the Objective Area.

Timely information on threatening tropical storms will be furnished all units
present by SOPA.

Task Force and Task Group Commanders will take appropriate precautionary
measures including fueling and replenishing and conduct such emergency
evacuation or retirement measures as may be directed by SOPA.

Returning from the Objective.

Upon receipt of information of threatening storms, OTC's will maneuver forces
under their command in such a manner as to avoid unnecessary damage to
vessels and delays in movements. The characteristics of tropical storms and
established maneuvers to avoid them are given in
Appendix 7 to Annex "L" (Aerological Information).

Upon receipt of storm warnings, salvage groups will be prepared to render
emergency assistance to vessels and small craft.

Commanders of units encountering unmistakable evidence of a tropical storm which
may threaten the success of operations, shall report the evidence to Commander
Central PHILIPPINES Attack Force by despatch. The breaking of radio silence
for this purpose is authorized unless the tactical situation presents outweighing considerations.